We are all different and some need to plan and some do not. Whatever works for you is what you should do. This is just my opinion and thoughts and it doesn’t mean they work for everyone. They work for me!

Memorial Day weekend is here and there will be lots’ of barbecues, picnics, outings, events, etc. If you are on a healthy eating plan, decide now whether you will eat a little more those days or start planning what you will be eating. It’s okay if you are planning to eat a lot – just plan and cut down on other things the rest of the day.

Perhaps you will make and bring the desserts an/or side dishes to a party. It’s usually best if you make them yourself so you know exactly what is in them. It’s so easy to replace some foods with others. Find low calorie or low-fat dishes so you know they are available to you and you can fill up on them.

Maybe you’ll just eat a smaller breakfast those days and eat one big meal at lunch time then a small meal at night.

Maybe you’ll just go all out and say the heck with it, knowing life happens, and go right back to healthier eating after the day.

Maybe you’ll pick one day to indulge.

Some also tend to drink more around the holidays. Remember there are loads of calories in alcoholic beverages. If you don’t want to waste calories, choose wisely. I’m not advocating drinking, I hardly drink at all, I just know sometimes I have a drink or two around holidays and it is empty calories so I pay attention to that too.

Whatever you decide, remember you are human and it is your decision. Don’t allow anyone to guilt you into eating or sabotaging your healthy lifestyle. If you do decide to eat more than usual or eat more fattening foods and you’ve been following a restricted eating plan, go out and walk or get active someway. Go right back to normal afterwards. Just know you can do it!!!!

Choose some healthier alternatives and/or exercise a little more!

Whatever you decide…have a great Memorial Day Weekend/Day but also know it’s not all about food, it’s about getting together with the ones you love or just spending a relaxing day doing whatever you want, with no one else around. It’s all up to you.

The most important thing is to remember all the men and women who died while serving. That is what the day is all about!!!!!

About Marion Licchiello Goldberg

Discover Self Help Internet Radio with Marion Licchiello on BlogTalkRadio
I am the author of three books and “Anyone Can! Live A Happier Life” is the first. HOORAY!!!! It focuses on many stories of triumph and success. It follows my life story, along with many others, to show how we all changed our lives through craziness, diversity, loss, grief, break-ups, heartache, devastation, health issues, eating disorders, abuse, addictions, and the list goes on. My second is “To Make Up or Break Up - That is the Question” and the third is “What's Your Vision - A Guide To Designing The Life of Your Dreams with Vision Boards”.
Check them out on Amazon.com
I am very happily married. I'm blessed and fortunate and I am grateful for everything that has come into my life, good and bad. It all helps me to grow and learn.